https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/research-fun-safety-camaraderie-outdoor-adventure-heros-journey-program

Hero's Journey is a free-of-charge, wilderness-based summer camp program for youth living with serious illness. As a developmentally appropriate and challenging extension of the traditional camp...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/ada-title-iii-what-does-it-mean-camp-programs

A teen who is hearing impaired and her parents e-mail an application, seeking admission into a summer adventure camp. There are only a few weeks before the application deadline. The camp director has...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/privacy-health-information-new-regs-who-needs-know-camp

Many of us remember the staff meeting before campers arrive when information, including information about health history, is shared. The scope of that sharing has been the subject of growing...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/wildfire-evacuations

The safety of your campers and staff and anyone who may be on your property are your primary responsibility. Review your risk management plan for camp evacuation and coordinate with appropriate local...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/camps-evacuation-or-temporary-housing-centers

Camps may be called upon by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) — or another government agency or community organization — to serve as evacuation centers.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/resources-sections-standards

ACA is committed to providing resources to assist in your accreditation visit planning and preparation. These resources include tip sheets, charts, standards-at-a-glance, links to relevant ACA...

https://www.acacamps.org/press-room/camp-trends/specialty

Camps are designed in a variety of styles and formats and provide activities that vary to meet many interests. Most camps offer a general program of outdoor activities of hiking, swimming, sports and...

https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/preparing-camp/my-child-has-special-needs

Articles Camp for All: A Special Place for Special People Camp Greentop's Adventure Camp Children...

https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/overview/standards-glance

The Standards-at-a-Glance is only a basic reference and represents a general overview of the ACA standards.  Not included in this...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/extreme-heat-preventing-identifying-heat-related-illness

In extreme temperatures and humidity, it is  important to train staff on the dangers of heat-related illnesses, signs of heat-related illnesses, and appropriate preventative measures.